AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs Intel Core 5 223PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a significant asymmetry in benchmark availability between the two processors. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has a full suite of PassMark benchmark results, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE currently has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This means a direct score comparison for each workload cannot be established. However, the available data on the AMD side provides a reference point for its performance profile.

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 delivers a single-thread score of 2465 and a multithread score of 9027. Its integer math score reaches 29846, while floating point math sits at 14448. Extended instruction performance records 6075, and data encryption scores 6461. The data compression test shows a score of 135834, which is the highest individual workload score recorded for this processor. Prime number finding produces a score of 20, random string sorting records 14431, and the physics test registers 436. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 20137.

Without any recorded scores for the Intel Core 5 223PQE, the database cannot produce head-to-head deltas. The processor's average benchmark score is listed as 0, and its nearest rivals array is empty. This does not indicate a performance verdict; it simply reflects the absence of measured data. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 holds a percentile ranking of 74 among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE sits at percentile 50. That percentile gap should be interpreted cautiously, as the Intel figure is based on no recorded measurements. The only meaningful comparison in this section is structural: the AMD part has verified workload results, and the Intel part does not.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 223PQE have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The recorded data lists an empty benchmarks array, an average benchmark score of 0, and an empty nearest rivals list. There are no head-to-head benchmark entries between the two processors.

Q: What is the highest individual workload score recorded for the AMD Ryzen 3 30?

A: The data compression test records a score of 135834, which is the highest single workload result in its benchmark suite. By comparison, its multithread score is 9027 and its single-thread score is 2465.

Q: How do the core and thread counts differ between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 5 223PQE doubles that configuration with 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5 memory only. The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, with the AMD part recording 88.0 GB/s bandwidth and the Intel part recording 89.6 GB/s.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 does not, as its ECC memory field is marked false.

The Verdict

The data supports only a conditional recommendation. For workloads where measured results exist, the AMD Ryzen 3 30 provides a complete performance profile with an average benchmark score of 20137 and a percentile rank of 74. It is a mobile processor with a 15 W TDP, designed for efficiency in a compact socket. The Intel Core 5 223PQE cannot be evaluated on measured performance because the database contains no scores for it. Its percentile rank of 50 and average score of 0 are placeholders, not performance statements.

A buyer choosing between these two parts must rely on specification differences rather than benchmark outcomes. The Intel Core 5 223PQE offers double the cores and threads, higher clocks, larger cache, and newer PCIe support. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 offers a much lower TDP, a smaller process node, and a fully documented benchmark history. The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward: the AMD part is the only one with verified performance numbers, while the Intel part is the only one with a listed launch MSRP of $319. The database does not yet contain the information needed to declare a performance winner.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.40 GHz for the AMD part and 4.00 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are 4.10 GHz and 5.50 GHz respectively. TDP ratings are far apart: 15 W for the AMD mobile chip versus 125 W for the Intel desktop chip. Sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FT6 versus Intel Socket 1700. Process nodes differ as well, with the AMD part built on 6 nm at TSMC and the Intel part on 10 nm at Intel.

Cache configurations are substantially different. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. Memory support diverges: LPDDR5 for AMD, DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is close, with 88.0 GB/s for the AMD part and 89.6 GB/s for the Intel part. ECC memory support exists only on the Intel side. PCIe capabilities differ significantly: the AMD part uses Gen 3 with 4 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 carries a Radeon 610M, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE carries UHD Graphics 770. Market segments are opposite: Mobile for AMD, Desktop for Intel. Release dates are about five months apart, with the AMD part dated September 30, 2025 and the Intel part dated March 8, 2026. The die size for the AMD part is 100 mm²; no die size is recorded for the Intel part. The Intel part has a part number of SA4QC, while the AMD part's part number is listed as unknown. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 is built on the Zen 2 architecture with the Mendocino codename. The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, with its architecture field left unspecified in the database. Manufacturing processes differ: the AMD part uses a 6 nm node at TSMC, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm node at Intel. The AMD die size is recorded at 100 mm²; the Intel die size is not recorded. Neither processor has transistor counts listed.

Cache organization reflects different design philosophies. The AMD part allocates 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core, with a 4 MB shared L3. The Intel part allocates 80 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2 per core, with a much larger 24 MB shared L3. This larger L3 cache, combined with double the cores, gives the Intel part a structural advantage in cache-sensitive workloads, though no measured data confirms this.

Feature support diverges on ECC and PCIe. The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports ECC memory and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 does not support ECC and uses PCIe Gen 3 with 4 lanes. The AMD part integrates a Radeon 610M GPU, whereas the Intel part integrates UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is a mobile chip in a 15 W envelope; the Intel part is a desktop chip at 125 W. The generation labels in the database are "Ryzen 3 (Zen 2 (Mendocino))" for AMD and "Core 5 (Bartlett Lake)" for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 wins in every category where measurements exist, simply because the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded scores. The AMD part's average benchmark score of 20137 and percentile rank of 74 represent the only verified performance data in this comparison. Its 15 W TDP and 6 nm process node make it the clear choice for power-constrained mobile systems. The LPDDR5 memory support and compact AMD Socket FT6 platform reinforce its role as an efficiency-focused part.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE wins on structural specifications. It has 8 cores and 16 threads versus 4 cores and 8 threads. Its base clock of 4.00 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz are substantially higher than the AMD part's 2.40 GHz and 4.10 GHz. The 24 MB shared L3 cache dwarfs the AMD part's 4 MB. PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes provides far more expansion bandwidth than Gen 3 with 4 lanes. ECC memory support and DDR4/DDR5 compatibility give it flexibility in memory selection. Its desktop market segment and 125 W TDP indicate a performance-oriented design, though the database contains no benchmark results to quantify that potential.

The use-case split follows the specification split. For a low-power mobile system, the AMD Ryzen 3 30 is the only part with validated performance and efficiency data. For a desktop system where core count, cache size, memory flexibility, and PCIe bandwidth matter, the Intel Core 5 223PQE presents the stronger specification sheet. The database cannot confirm a performance winner for the Intel part until benchmark scores are recorded. Until then, the AMD Ryzen 3 30 remains the only processor in this pairing with a complete measured performance profile.